Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: Experience an asset

Work site environment

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Outdoors Wet/damp Odours Hot Cold/refrigerated Noisy Dusty Dry pea and bean farming Fruit and vegetable combination farming Chicken farming Other poultry farming Organic farming All weather conditions Dirty

Work setting

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Rural area Remote location Staff accommodation provided Willing to relocate Staff accommodation available Room and board provided

Tasks

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Clean the crops Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination Cut agricultural seed according to farm standards Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots Greenhouse cleaning Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions Hand harvesting vegetables Harvest seedlings Level earth to fine grade specifications Mixing fertilizer Seed cutting Tie and secure plants Weeding Write daily basic progress reports Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants Mix and prepare soils Plant bulbs and seeds Pot and re-pot plants Apply fertilizers Report signs of insect or disease damage Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens Clean work area Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry Fertilize and spray crops Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market. Sort fruits and vegetables Pack fruits and vegetables Monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns Cut agricultural crops

Other benefits

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Free parking available Learning/training paid by employer On-site amenities On-site housing options On-site recreation and activities Subsidised public transportation Team building opportunities Transportation provided by employer Parking available

Support for persons with disabilities

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.) Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.) Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees * Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities